personal data
LexisNexis 'Virtual Crime Center' Makes Millions Selling to the Government
Procurement records and documents obtained through Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests highlight LexisNexis' often overlooked business of selling data to the government.
Former OnlyFans Employees Could Access Users’ and Models' Personal Information
Addresses, passports, bank statements and other sensitive personal data were viewable, long after leaving the company.
How Loan Apps Weaponise Your Data to Make You Pay
“I felt like I had been stripped naked in front of everyone.”
How to Protect Yourself Online Over the Holidays (and Always)
There are a few precautions you can take to make yourself less vulnerable. Created in partnership with Private Internet Access.
The Loophole the DMV Uses to Sell Your Data to Private Investigators
Some private investigators told Motherboard that the reasons they can give to DMVs to access drivers' personal data are too broad.
Lawmakers Ask California DMV How It Makes $50 Million a Year Selling Drivers' Data
Motherboard previously revealed the California DMV was making tens of millions of dollars a year by selling personal data.
Study Finds Period Tracking Apps May Be Sharing Intimate Details with Facebook
Facebook also wants to know “if you are feeling happy, anxious or excited." And knowing when you are in a vulnerable state of mind means advertisers can strategically target you.
This Bot Tweets Photos and Names of People Who Bought 'Drugs' on Venmo
Venmo transaction data is public by default. But a programmer has taken that data stream and is tweeting the username and photos of users who buy 'drugs'.
Facebook Will Let You Stop It From Collecting Your Internet Browsing Habits
Mark Zuckerberg announced a new tool that will let Facebook users clear their web browsing history, and opt out of future tracking.
Startups Want to Use the Blockchain to Take Our Data Out of Uber's Hands
Plenty of blockchain startups are overhyped, but some see transportation as an area where they can thrive.
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I Asked People on Craigslist Why They’re Giving Up and Selling Their FitBit
The intense dedication to tracking your every move just isn’t sustainable.